Monday, January 18, 2010

Hello & Happy Monday to you all!! Hope the weekend was good to ya! I had a great, relaxing weekend--got some rest in, got some work done & spent time with the family! I had a nice lil' "field trip" to AC Moore & JoAnn's--LOL--got some new goodies that I used on some of my projects today. I really need to stop getting stuff cuz' I tell you--I HAVE TOO MUCH! LOL! Seriously, I have so much un-opened things that it's ridiculous & I dig thru this big bin that I keep all my new stuff in and it's crazy over-filled I tell ya--what is wrong with me, hee hee! I need a 12 step program for "How to stop buying craft supplies" ya know--anyone else want to join this group with me? (giggle)

Big thank you's to everyone who welcomed me into the "SCS Dirty Dozen Team"--it is such an honor, I'm thrilled to be on it and I thank all of you for your lovely comments of support and kindness--it means alot to me! So thanky you to everyone!! If you are a Fan Club Member at SCS (if not & you want to be see HERE) and have seen my gallery there, those cards are all for SALE (minus the blue shoe set) but I can not post them here or on Etsy--just email me and let me know if you'd like one.

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"Pretty In Pink" Blog Hop

Today the Magnolia-licious DT has a fabulous Blog Hop for you featuring projects that are all "Pretty In Pink"--perfect for upcoming Valentine's Day!! I created a fun, frilly & super pink gift set--I had so much fun putting all of this together yesterday that it was almost a crime, hee hee! My set features a card, a journal/notebook and a t-shirt using the fabulous Magnolia image "Tilda Throwing Hearts" (which is from Magnolia-licious)! You can see all the Valentine inspired Magnolia stamps right HERE too! At the end of this post you see who to hop over to next, but don't forget to stop by the "Magnolia-Licious HighLites Blog" HERE to get all the details on how you can join in on this with us!! But if you're starting with my blog, you might want to start at the beginning with my pal Kerry Donovan-Casey and her lovely creation!

On my trip to Jo-Ann's yesterday I picked up some of this yummy paper by DCWV--I love the fun pattern and pretty ice cream colors! Tilda Throwing Hearts is colored with Copics (R85,R83,R81) and then I cut the image out with my circle nestabilities, leaving out the hearts that are in the air for a fun touch! I created some paper lace (courtesy of Norma from My Craft Room--see her tutorial HERE) using a MS border punch and then wrapped it with ribbon & a bow! The swirly corners are actually a Spellbinder's die "Fancy Tags" that I cut off the ends to use and added pearls & a Prima mini rose. And of course there are lots of stickles and a lil' double heart charm to finish it off!

While I was at Jo-Ann's they had the cutest lil' journals in their $1 section so I picked up a couple of course (don't ask me how many journals I have in my closet waiting to be altered--it's a travesty I tell ya, LOL) I covered up the center section leaving the fun polka-dots & swirls uncovered cuz' they're soooo cute! I added some Prima flowers/roses and Hero Arts print flowers to the corner. The "Me&My Big Ideas" is from PTI's "Take Note" set that I just love--then I used my "Fancy Tags" die again to mount the sentiment on.

This is my headless daughter!! LMBO! She was having a bad hair day (according to her) so she didn't want me to show her head, hee hee! I bought a bunch of these white t-shirts eons ago with the sole purpose of prettying them up and this is the 1st one I've used so far! I bought some iron-on transfer sheets to stamp my image and then color it with Copics (tricky to color on these sheets--tip: colors come out darker and are hard to blend, one layer of copics only)--I had to re-do this image twice before I finally figured out how to color it properly.

I added some hearts and "Love" sentiment from a PTI set that I stamped in PTI's Palette Ink (berry sorbet) which is permanent & washable. I also added some rhinestones with fabric glue and some glitter glue for lots of sparkle--I LOVE how it turned out, I think it's so cute! I have sooo many t-shirt ideas now, hee hee--this whole set is for sale in my Etsy Shop HERE if you're interested (the shirt was washed & heat set & is ready to go)!

Now to continue on the Blog Hop today, next up is Diana Crick (fabulous owner of Magnolia-licious & my good friend) and you can visit her on the new Store Blog HERE! Hope you're inspired to create some pink-a-licious fabulousness yourself now!

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A Lockhart Valentine

My second pink-a-licious project for you today features a beautiful Lockhart stamp called "Heart Wreath"! The beautiful paper is from K&Co's "Life's Journey"--my new favorite pack of papers, LOVE IT and I paired it cream, pink & kraft cs! The image was colored with Copics and then I added a few stickles to the image. I created some more paper lace (courtesy of Norma--link above) with a new MS border punch and backed it with pink cs to make it really pop--isn't it lovely!? A pretty quick card to put together but so romantic & lovely me thinks!

Alrighty, glad you hung in there with me for this very long post, lol! I'll see ya back here tomorrow!

All your porjects are fabulous, Suzanne! No surprise there! Love the DCWV paper-your coloring matches to perfection! Those journals are so fun to do! I think you've inspired me to get going on one!Beautiful "work!"

Suzanne, I was in love with your oh so girly card and then I saw that divine T-shirt. Oh my! Can't believe your daughter would let you take it from her. LOL I bet I can match you in "things waiting to be altered"!!

Your work of arts are always on my daily lists to see. You inspire so much and you can tell you must have fun as well. I enjoy stopping by and receiving the eyeful of talent you put in and hope I can do this one day close to as well as you do.... (long road for me). Thanks! Carol M in TX/carolswingster77@aol.com

Wonderful projects with great color combination's. Such a cute image, & to see her on a tee-shirt is just precious. Tell your daughter she modeled it great even if she was headless having a bad hair day. Hugs, Julia B.

Beautiful projects you've created here, Suzanne. Your cards are goreous and the papers (I will have to get some). What a fantastic idea you had with the t-shirt. Would love to try that myself one day! Such a clever idea! hugs, Angela

WOW OH WOW! I absolutely LOVE the journal you made....it is beautiful!And the pink card so so sweet! That Tilda is just *too* perfect for a Valentine's Card =)And Tilda on a shirt?!? Oh my! That is fabulous!

Awesome, awesome job Suzanne! What a cool idea to do the T-shirt with a Maggie! Love that idea. Your card and Journal/Notebook are just gorgeous and I love all the pink and frilly and scalloped look of it. Your Heart Wreath is exceptional as well with the pretty heart lace border. Wonderful work...hugs...Barb

Darling Tilda...love the little hearts she is thowing from her basket...I can't imagine how you complete all these projects...you must be able to shift into warp-speed...I picture your mind working a mile/minute! And yes, I could be a member of your over the top supply collection! Blessings, Susan

I most definitely need to join that 12-step program for those addicted to buying craft supplies! lol Your creations are awesome! I've always wanted to try to stamp on a t-shirt and now I know how! Thanks for that information. Have a wonderful day!Blessings!~H

TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Suzanne I always look forward to checking out your projects. Lots of talent there and love it all.The t-shirt is cool. Would love a chance to win the blog candy.bbarker@tc3net.com

OK, Suzanne, my T-shirt size is a ........ LOL! You are such a clever girl! I think each of your projects is amazing! I like how you used the ends of the Nestie die for your brown accents. The flowers look wonderful. I am sooooooooo jealous!

How stinkin cute! I love the tee shirt and thanks for the tips on coloring. That Tilda is too precious and I adore all the flowers. And what a gorgeous Lockhart card! The colors are so soft and subtle.

As far as the 12 step program, It sounds good, but I don't think I'll sign up just yet!

Love, love, love your Tilda Throwing Hearts card...I went to the store site and cannot find that stamp..is it available yet?Love your coloring..and the t-shirt...what a great idea...so cute and sweet. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Love the pink and brown together and that t-shirt is a fabulous idea! How cute is that?!? Adorable! Anyway, I'm sorry, but I must decline your invite to join a 12 step program. Shopping is entirely too much fun. Given that I spent over two hours yesterday putting away new goodies...well, I probably should join, but I just can't bring myself to abandon the stores just yet! - Gina L

Hi Suzanne. What a wonderful card - and accessories (hope your daughter is happier with her hair today!). Your DP reminds me of neapolitan ice cream with maybe a dollop of caramel sauce on top, and fudge sauce too in the brown paper lace. All the elements work so well together to make a positively charming card - and the extra matching goodies. As I go from blog to blog, I can almost feel the excitement of the planning, getting ready to show us your wonderful cards. Bravo!

WOW! GREAT JOB SUZANNE! I love your card all the pink and chocolate is very cute! All your projects are so brilliant awhh that shirt is adorable.Oh and your sec card is heart warming Great job!!Rubym:)

You are my inspiration, my guru. I follow your blog and love your tuts. Both of these cards are outstanding and while I love Tikdas, I am an old lady romantic so your card "Lockheart Valentine" was awesome. Thank you for all your guidance and inspiration. Judy

Oh Suzanne! Everything is just fabulous! Too funny about your daughter. Oh I remember the days. I use to have to get up early just to "curl" my daughters bangs. LOLOL! You are lucky that the curled bangs aren't in style anylonger. lol. The shirt was just too cute! Hugs,Pamhttp://stampsinc.blogspot.com/

I just love this darling pink set, Suzanne. Soooo cute! And I can totally identify with the "need" for more craft supplies (will we ever have "enough"....LOL.....I think not.....LOL). Huggies ~Sharron ♥

Love the tee shirt! I would loved to try this for my grandchildren but don't understand what you used to get the stamped image onto the shirt. I have all of PTI inks and am so glad to hear they are safe and washable on fabric.

Wow, Suzanne! This would have probably taken me a month to get together - lol! Your projects are all beautiful :D And now a t-shirt - wow! How fun, thanks for sharing your talent with us.Love and hugs ~ Lori

Suzanne, OMG, love love love this all this amazing pink goodness. A wonderful gift set. Such an adorably sweet Tilda. Your colours, dp's, flowers and ribbon stunning and I love the T-shirt you are so talented. You come up with some amazing ideas and not just one offs all your work is such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Jodie from Oz

Hi Suzanne! I'm late to the hop but had to comment on your lovely creations. Love everything - the card, the journal and the darling t-shirt!! Thanks for the link to Norma's tutorial on making paper lace. Everything is just yummy!!!

Wow.. Both the journal and card are lovely... And the T-shirt is so cute... For us Magnolia fans.. It´s just perfect. Love the way you have used Pink and Brown together... And they all match together.. :)